Cola
Giovanna Scocchera
FLY HIGH
Simona
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FLY HIGH
By: Simona Cola and Giovanna Scocchera
Illustrated by: Margherita Passarini
BEFORE READING ACTIVITIES
1 How familiar are you with sports places, equipment and actions? Put the words in the correct columns of the table. basket - court - dive - goggles - jump - pitchfootball - swimming pool - kick Sports equipment Sports place Sports action swimming basketball football
2 Match the words with their meanings. 1. coach
A. A competition between different teams
B. Sports players who play together
C. A person who achieves the best result ever
D. A person who trains an athlete or team
E. To exercise a lot to prepare yourself for a competition
train
tournament
record holder
team
3 Match the words in the picture with the definitions below.
Definitions:
balance beam
uneven bars mat
vault
1. Two horizontal bars at different heights for gymnasts to swing between.
2. A long, narrow raised surface to walk on and do gymnastics.
3. A piece of equipment used in gymnastics to jump over.
4. A soft cushioned surface to land on during gymnastics.
First steps
Hi there!
My name is Simone Biles and I am an American artistic gymnast. I love artistic gymnastics and one day I want to be an Olympic champion. I am very determined, but I am also a shy girl who loves pizza and hanging out with friends. Just like you. If you want to learn more about my life, follow me! I come from Columbus, Ohio, but I live in Spring, a suburb of Houston, Texas.
Do you know where Texas is? It is in the south-central region of the United States. You can tell a Texan from what they wear: cowboy hats and boots. Texas is also famous for rodeos and country music. There are also very important basketball, soccer, baseball, football and even hockey teams in Texas. It is a great State if you love sports!
GLOSSARY to hang out with: uscire con, frequentare suburb: periferia
My birthday is on 14th March, so my star sign is Pisces. I am creative, sensitive but whimsical at times. And you? When is your birthday? What is your star sign?
My family is very important to me. I live with my grandad, Ron, and his wife, Nellie. I am their adopted daughter and their granddaughter at the same time.
In my family, there are also my biological sister, Adria, and my biological brother, Tevin, and my two step-brothers, Ron Jr and Adam, who are Nellie’s sons. I have one more sister, Ashley, who lives with my Great-Aunt Harriet in Ohio.
GLOSSARY
star sign: segno zodiacale
whimsical: capricciosa, stravagante
First steps
I know it looks like a complicated family tree, but I have lots of love around me and this is what matters most. I also have lots of toys: a new collection of Barbie and Cinderella dolls and fairy tales books. In my new family, I also have a frisky, little friend: her name is Maggie Elena and she is my playful, black-and-brown German Shepherd puppy.
What about your family?
Is it big or small?
Have you got brothers or sisters? Have you got a pet? And what’s your favourite toy?
what matters most: quello che conta di più fairy tale: fiaba frisky: vivace puppy: cucciolo
WRITING
VOCABULARY
PART 1
1 Simone is a gymnast, but she also likes basketball, soccer, baseball, football and hockey. And you? What's your favourite sport? Do you practise it? When? Where? What sport are you a fan of? Write a short paragraph to describe your favourite sport or the sport you practise. (25-35 words)
2 After reading about Simone’s star sign, fill in the blanks with the correct words from the word bank. zodiac - year - brave - loyal - twins
1. The is a system of twelve signs used to understand the stars and planets.
2. Each zodiac sign represents a different time of the .
3. Aries is usually and adventurous.
4. People whose star sign is Taurus are often and reliable.
5. The zodiac sign represented by a pair of .......................................... is Gemini.
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Graphic dept.: Ilaria Piancatelli, Alessia Polenti
Illustrations: Margherita Passarini
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Letture di qualità in lingua inglese
Fly High Simone Biles!
La storia di Simone Biles, ginnasta straordinaria, capace di sfidare la gravità con salti incredibili! Con impegno e dedizione ha conquistato il mondo, diventando una leggenda dello sport. La sua storia è fatta di coraggio e determinazione. Oggi ispira milioni di ragazzi, dimostrando che con impegno e passione, ogni sogno può diventare realtà!
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